Costa Cruise ships ply the world’s oceans and visit cultural and romantic holiday destinations as part of their cruise itinerary, with shore excursions and classic tours making a Costa Cruise holiday one that will live with you for many years. Your cruise travel advisor will have offered help with the cruise to suit you; a packing list will have featured in this advice.

There is one thing that is left to you, is the essential passport that you will need for any form of international travel. If you are a British or Irish citizen (including children and infants), you must have your own full 10 year (5 year for children) Passport which is valid for at least 6 months after your expected return date. Please note that Irish infants (up to age 3) are issued with a 3 year passport. It is no longer possible for children to be included on their parent’s passport. Importantly you should remember that it takes up to 6 weeks to obtain a British passport and in busy times this could be longer, so do not leave it too late. Many countries that your Costa Cruise ship will visit require a visa and it will be necessary for you to have this before you can visit these.  You should contact the Foreign Office for visa advice well before your travel date.